Three power tool manufacturers are recalling about 180,000 power tools. The switches on these power tools, which were manufactured by Eaton Corp, of Cleveland, Ohio, can stick. The tools can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers. S-B Power Tools Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling Bosch-brand drills; Makita U.S.A. Inc., of La Mirada, Calif., is recalling Makita-brand rotary hammers, drills and screwdrivers; and Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis., is recalling Milwaukee Electric Tool-brand band saws. The firms have received one report of a Bosch drill switch sticking in the on position. No injuries have been reported.
The following chart lists the power tools included in this recall. The model number can be found written on the power tool.
Tool Manufacturer
Recalled Tools
Model Numbers of
Hotline Number
Recalled Tools
S-B Power Tool Co.
Bosch-brand drills
1011VSR, 1012VSR,
(800) 661-5398
1013VSR, 1014VSR,
1030VSR, 1031VSR,
1032VSR, 1033VSR,
1034VSR, 1035VSR
Makita U.S.A. Inc.
Rotary hammers,
HR2410, HR2420,
(800) 462-5482
hammer drills,
HP2040, HP1501K
drills & screwdrivers
6407, 6408, 6408K,
6410, 6821
Milwaukee Electric
Variable speed
6227, 6230, 6232-6 (800) 274-9804
Tool Corp.
band saws
and 6234 (800) 274-9804
Home center and hardware stores, industrial distributors, and factory service dealers sold these recalled power tools from January 2000 through September 2000 for between $55 and $500. Consumers should stop using these power tools immediately and contact the tool manufacturer to receive a free replacement tool or tool repair.